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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.56, 285.94 and 68.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.56, 285.94 and 68.86 is: 103.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.56 : 285.94 = 68.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.56/285.94 = 68.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.56x = 285.94 × 68.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.56x = 19,689.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,689.83/190.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.33

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